Launch escape thrust of a Soyuz rocket
This is the force produced by the Soyuz rocket's launch escape system to rapidly move the crew capsule away in an emergency.
How big is it?
4 MN · force
Force · approximate
Typical recorded range: 3.8 MN to 4.2 MN.
A little perspective
Launch escape thrust of a Soyuz rocket vs Falcon 9 liftoff thrust: weight comparison
The liftoff thrust of a Falcon 9 is about 1.9 times the launch escape thrust of a Soyuz rocket.
FORCE
This is the force produced by the Soyuz rocket's launch escape system to rapidly move the crew capsule away in an emergency.
Falcon 9 liftoff thrust is the total force produced by the Falcon 9 rocket's engines to lift it off the launch pad.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Launch escape thrust of a Soyuz rocket
Force: 4 MN; approximate; range 3.8 MN–4.2 MN.
A curated launch escape thrust of a soyuz rocket comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Falcon 9 liftoff thrust
Liftoff thrust: 7.6 MN; approximate; range 7.4 MN–7.8 MN.
A representative 7.6 MN sea-level liftoff-thrust anchor for a Falcon 9. Vehicle revision, engine operating point and atmospheric conditions change the actual value.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked liftoff thrust is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4 MN
We compare the launch escape thrust of a Soyuz rocket. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 3.8 MN to 4.2 MN.
A curated launch escape thrust of a soyuz rocket comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 MN | 3.8 MN to 4.2 MN | approximate |
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